Galion Building Inspector Announces Retirement

Bob Johnston has announced his retirement as the Galion building inspector after a total of 30 years in public service. He served as building inspector for the last five years, handling all residential permits and inspections, zoning code enforcement, nui...

Don't Blow Grass into Streets

The City of Galion greatly appreciates all residents who make an effort to mow and maintain their lawns. However, we would like to remind residents that it is prohibited to blow or sweep grass clippings into public streets and sidewalks. This is because g...

2017 Consumer Confidence Report Available

The 2017 Consumer Confidence Report for drinking water supplied by the City of Galion is now available. The report is available on the city website by clicking here, or hard copies may be obtained at the City Building, 301 Harding Way East, or the Utility...

54 Nuisance Properties and Counting

The city currently has 54 nuisance properties on the mowing list. Property owners are given 5 days after receiving a violation notice to mow, otherwise the city pays to have it mowed and puts a lien on the property. 

To report a property that has ...

2018 Paving Program Approved

City Council approved the 2018 residential paving program during its April 24 meeting. Ord. 2018-24 authorized bidding for the program. Council member Tammy Siclair-Erlsten said the Service Department gave the Streets and Bridges Committee a list of the w...

Council Focuses on Several Economic Development Efforts

Economic development was City Council's focus during its April 10 meeting. 

It passed final readings for three ordinances related to an infrastructure project at the US 30-State Route 598 interchange. In anticipation of a Valero gas station being ...

Light Bulb Discount Now Available

For a limited time, Galion electric customers can purchase discounted Greenlite LED light bulbs at Liberty Farm, Home and Garden, 222 South Liberty Street. Through the discounted price, the LEDs will be sold for 99 cents each. 

This discount is av...

City Reminds Residents of Property Maintenance Regulations

Spring is here, and so is mowing season. The City of Galion reminds all residents to keep their lawns maintained.

Chapter 559.01 of the City Codified Ordinances outlines the requirements for the cutting of weeds and grass. Owners of parcels within the city...

Shade Canopies Installed at Splash Park

Two shade canopies were added to the Splash Park this week to provide visitors with much needed relief from the sun.

The Service Department welded the canopy frames and Galion Canvas Products supplied the shade material, which is UV resistant. One canopy i...

Safety Town Registration Now Open

Registration forms for Galion Safety Town are now available. The 2018 program will be July 23-26. The Galion Police Department organizes the program to educate children on a variety of safety topics before they start school.

There is no cost for this event...